First Extra: Higher Education

This edition of First Extra focuses on Delaware State University, Wesley College, Wilmington University, and Delaware Technical and Community College. Conversation with Del. State President Dr. Harry Williams. He talks about the increased focused on science and technology as a future for the university. Wesley College update. This Delaware private school has completed a curriculum update aimed at giving student a better direction in selecting core classes. Conversation at Del. Tech. Vice President Mark Brainard focuses on the continued need for Del. Tech for students and their parents who need relief from big college tuition. Wilmington University for veterans. First Extra focuses on a special program aimed at returning vets who want to focus on a degree after their years of service.

About FirstFirst is Delaware's public media newsmagazine. Each Friday night at 5:30 and 11, WHYY explores issues ranging from our economy and education to the arts and culture that make up the First State. Meet interesting newsmakers in the "First Person" segment and review headlines of the week with "State of Play."